For the simple fact that the yellow car was crossing a solid white line he/she is at fault, that and the position the car is in even makes it seem as if it was traveling halfway in the wrong direction (diagonally towards you).

So in my opinion there is no question the yellow car is at fault, and so were the idiots that stopped and gave way for this to happen in the first place. I often block on purpose because I do not want to cause an accident like this (if I'm in the travel lane and someone is trying to do what the yellow car did).

Sorry about the damage but glad nobody else was hurt.

 

Thanks for the responses everyone! Dealing with this insurance is such a hassel! I talked to the body shop and im probably going to throw some extra money to get the fsport bumper. does anyone know if it is a direct fit without having to do any modding?

 

shouldn't have to throw in extra monies

 

how does that happen?!?! i talked to the body shop and they said they have to make it stock how it was. he said he could cut me a check for the price of the bumper and i would have to get the fsport myself and pay the difference and bring it to them and they would paint and install.

 

I believe the general rule on totaling out a vehicle is if the damage is 75% or more of the total value of the vehicle.

 

What ? Anyway usually if the frame is bent they total the car or the cost to repair exceeds the cost to just cut you a check

 

100% not your fault

this is where a dashcam would be great

 

Not your fault at all. You had the right of way. I know this 100% because my wife pulled our new Tahoe out in front of someone in exactly the same way as the yellow car did to you. My insurance rates and her ticket certainly verified it was her fault.

 

Lots of IS accidents this year. Even I met with an accident. Makes me think... are our car's cursed ?

 

Before and After! Did not get the new bumper or headlights unfortunately.

 

Looks good. remember to nail the other insurance company for depreciation on your car.

 

Looks good! Suprised they didn't just order the f sport bumper for you.

 

looks good, certainly came out ok,
remember to go after the other insurance company for depreciation.

 

From an insurance and legal standpoint, the yellow car is at fault.

From a practical standpoint, you are at fault. A good. defense driver is always aware of situations like this. In fact this is a classic and extremely common situation that you should've been aware of.

Every time I'm in the left lane (in your position) and I see a long line of cars in the right lane and an opening (like the one to the gas station), I always slow down (sometimes to a crawl) to accommodate cars like the yellow car in this example.

 

i told the body shop to look into that bc it was a direct swap (no mods needed) they didnt believe me so they called the dealership where they get the parts from and the stupid lady told them it doesnt fit. Which is wrong. So by the time I got through to them that the bumper fit they had already received the original bumper. I was frustrated so i just let it go.